C. maritima (Greene) Greene
Pronunciation: Cryp-tán-tha ma-rí-ti-ma
(Etymology: of the sea)




Key to varieties, recognized by some taxonomists:
1. Nutlets 1-2 .................................................................................. C. maritima var. maritima
1' Nutlets 4 ................................................................................ C. maritima var. cedrosensis*

*Only Cedros Island, Baja California, Mexico 

This taxon needs more work!

Homomorphic Nutlets:


Cryptantha maritima (SDSU 113111)
Nutlet, dorsal view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Cryptantha maritima (SDSU 113111)
Nutlet, ventral view
Scale bar = 1 mm

Heteromorphic Nutlets:


Cryptantha maritima (SD 99668)
Tuberculate nutlet, dorsal view
Scale bar = 1 mm


Cryptantha maritima (SD 99668)
Tuberculate nutlet, ventral view
Scale bar = 1 mm

Cryptantha maritima (SD 129489)
Smooth nutlet, dorsal view
Scale bar = 1 mm  

Cryptantha maritima (SD 129489)
Smooth nutlet, ventral view
Scale bar = 1 mm